EDISON Opens at Omni Grove Park Inn

EDISON’s sharp makeover and expansion was revealed during a soft opening on July 29th. The official opening followed on the 31st.

Two owners ago, when the Inn was in private hands, there was a concerted effort to source as locally as possible.

With a nod to history and region, decor and food continue to honor local, but in a new, more contemporary way not seen previously at Grove Park Inn.

Much of the lighting is provided by trending “Edison” bulbs. This along with the restaurant/bar’s name honors Thomas Edison, a regular summer guest at the Inn along with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone, beginning in 1913.

There are a number of seating options. Upholstered sofas and chairs lean toward contemporary and hip. Cozy conversation groups near two-sided fireplaces (semi-outdoors), tables/chairs or sofas on the open-air patio, inside the bar area, by a beautiful rock fireplace just inside EDISON’s entrance, in a private room, and of course, in the restaurant dining room.

Local partnerships with artists, food and drink purveyors are big here. Oscar Wong, founder/owner of Highland Brewing has developed and brewed a signature Centennial Ale, an American Pale Ale, for EDISON. Fitting since the Inn’s celebrating their 100 year Anniversary this year.

Menu

We were treated to a sampling of EDISON’s new Menu. Two of my favorites were the Scotch Eggs they’re doing with Quail eggs and Head On Prawns (served this evening sans heads). Scotch Eggs were great dipped in the Lemon Garlic Thyme Aioli, or plain. Prawns had been made with a Red Chili Marmalade.

Hi there! I'm Laura. Come with me as I follow my passions: travel in the US and abroad, and exploring the latest happenings in the Carolina culinary scene with a eye towards Seasonal Food with a Regional Focus.

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